Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

The last thing a political party gives up is its vocabulary.

The last thing a political party gives up is its vocabulary.

Summary

This quote suggests that in politics, even when facing defeat or major changes, a party clings onto the language and rhetoric that defines its identity. It emphasizes that a party's vocabulary, or the way it frames its ideas and communicates with the public, is deeply entrenched and difficult to let go of. This could be due to a desire to preserve its values or to maintain a sense of stability and familiarity, even in the face of evolving political landscapes.

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By Alexis de Tocqueville

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